Funeral service for Ms. Doris Jeanne Pinkstaff Hamlin, age 88, of Frankewing, TN will be conducted at 1 PM on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Don Burkhalter officiating. Burial will follow in Carter Hills Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 11 AM until 1 PM on Wednesday at Higgins Funeral Home.
Doris was born on February 4, 1932 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Arville and Ida Mae Broadway Pinkstaff. She worked as an accountant for more than 50 years with Carter Limited and CFW, Inc. Ms. Hamlin had a strong faith in God and was a member of Arbor Baptist Church in Lynchburg, TN. She passed away on January 17, 2021 at NHC in Pulaski, TN.
Doris loved her family and cherished spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Cindy Davis of Fayetteville, Connie Rogers of Frankewing, Mary (Steve) Odum of Piperton, TN, Wesley Hamlin of Dyersburg, TN, Holly (David) Potts of Rockvale, TN, and Heather Brown of Indianapolis, IN; daughter-in-law, Jeanette Hamlin; grandchildren, Jessica (Shawn) Weir, Brent (Lindsay) Davis, April Rogers, Leslie (Donahue) Hogan, Adam (Sara) Francis, Jason Hamlin, Lucas Hamlin, Jamie (Amanda) Bradford, Jenn Charles, Autumn (Lucas) Bunn, Jason (Samantha) Odum, and Matthew (Lacy) Wilson; 25 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia Edmondson; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her son, John Mac Hamlin, Jr.; and siblings, Kenneth Pinkstaff, Donald Pinkstaff, Fredna Ruth White, Frances McCune, Margaret Duckett, and Mary Alice Morrow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, 1301 Medical Center Drive #1710, Nashville, TN 37232 or The Alzheimer Association, P.O. Box 1373, Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Ms. Doris Jeanne Pinkstaff Hamlin.
I am so sorry for the loss of Doris. I worked with Doris for several years at CFW. She was a good close friend. I’ve been in Michigan for 40 years but I still remember the kind friendship with her. She was a true blessing. May she be in peace. God bless the family.
Mama you know how much I loved you. Sure glad u had me on “Speed Dial” so we could talk often! My heart hurts today! Will miss u so much!
Such a loss. Aunt Jean was the kindest woman to all.
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
We are so sorry for your loss Doris was quite a lady thought so much by everyone. Will be thinking of you all. Love to all the Family.
Dear Cousins,
We are so sadden with the news of Aunt Jean’s passing. Our Mother and Aunt Jean were always close friends, and she will be so happy to be with her again. May the Good Lord wrap his arms around each of you and comfort you during this difficult time.
With our deepest sympathy, Love to each of you.
Donna, Jan, Amy, and Bubba.
I worked with Doris at CFW back in the sixties. She was a quiet hard working mother who loved her family and her friends. She was blessed with a long life that saw happiness and sorrow. God bless her children and grandchildren.
Holly ,Cindy and family Im so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Its been years since Ive seen any of you but me and Sharron and Janet still have good memories of yalls family
Holly, I am sorry to read of your mother’s passing. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
April, Connie, Holly and your families, I’m so saddened to hear this. I’m so thankful I was able to meet her. So pretty and kind! I’m so incredibly sorry. I’m praying for you all. The song by Vince Gill “threaten me with heaven” comes to mind. Listen to it if you get a chance. I love you April.
May the sweet memories you all share of this sweet lady comfort you now and in the days to come.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Doris. She was a sweet lady. Prayers to all of the family at this time.
Lenace Hyde
Connie, so sorry about your mom… hugs and prayers. Always here if I can do anything for you..
Love you
Lisa
Morgan.Aaron and Kara
Chelsey ,Zach, Ethan and Briar
My heart aches for each of my cousins and family. She was an aunt that I will never forget. She was so much comfort and strength to me when mother passed away. Give Mom a hug Aunt Jean and celebrate God’s Grace with all your siblings.
We send our sympathy to Doris’s family. Prayers of comfort to you all.
Jean’s Family and Pat, I so sorry for the loss of Jean and Ruth so close together. The Pinkstaffs were my next door neighbors on Green St. growing up. We have stayed close as we could growing up. Pat I know you have gone through a lot loosing sisters a few week apart. You will be in my Prayers. I wish I could come to Jean’s Service but I am not getting out with so much sickness. I do not know Jean’s children but I will be thinking of all of you. She was a pretty, sweet lady. Joyce
So very sorry to learn of the passing of such a beautiful and wonderful lady. My “Condolences” to all her children and families. Prayers for God’s comfort during such a difficult time.
A term used around the offices of CFW was “she (he) is a “good ‘un”, meaning assign a task, leave them alone, and they will do it professionally and timely. Doris fit that “good ‘un ” mold exceptionally as proven by a fifty year career, a record as that was the longest of any employee. Our sympathy is extended to Doris’ entire family.
Dick Farrar, Jr.
Connie. Cindy, Holly and families,
Was so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Mom. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the sweet memories you share and lean on one another during this difficult time. We love y’all.
Terry and Jerry McGehee
Dear Cousins,
We pray God’s comfort on you all. Your mom was indeed a special woman who put her family first. She loved each of you unconditionally. Truly a woman of excellence, who blessed us all.
Love you, family,
Bob & Cindy
I am so very sorry for you loss! I treasure the time I shared working with Doris at CFW. May God give you peace and comfort during this time of grief.
Cindy, Connie, Mary, Wesley, Holly, Heather and families, so very sorry to hear of Ms Doris passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God help give you comfort during this difficult time
We are so sorry to hear of Ms. Doris passing. She always had a smile for you when you would see her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and times to come. May God comfort you all.
Phillip and Diane Knowles
To all my cousins …. So sorry to hear about Aunt Jean , know she is in no more pain and in heaven with all of her loved ones .
Connie, so so sorry for losing Granny. She was always sweet to me when I saw her. I pray the Lord will wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength for the days that are ahead. May He give you peace in knowing yall really stepped up and took care of Granny. My life verse is Psalms 55:22, this will help if you have time to read.
I love you so very, very, very much my precious mother.